New Zealand announce 15-man squad for Test series against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

New Zealand Announces Squad for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Series

New Zealand Cricket has revealed the 15-member squad for their upcoming sub-continent tour, which includes a one-off Test against Afghanistan and a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The squad features a strong spin lineup with five spinners selected for the challenging conditions.

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Strong Spin Attack for Sub-Continent Tour

To tackle the spin-friendly pitches of the sub-continent, New Zealand has included five spinners: Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips. These players will play a key role in the matches. The batting lineup includes experienced players like Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, and Daryl Mitchell, with Will Young providing additional batting support.

New Experience for Fast Bowlers

The pace attack will be led by Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears, who will be touring overseas for the first time. Notably, experienced fast bowler Trent Boult has been left out of the squad. O’Rourke and Sears made their Test debuts against South Africa and Australia earlier this year, and this tour will be a significant opportunity for them.

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The New Zealand team will play the only Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida, India, from September 9-13. Following that, they will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, with games scheduled in Galle on September 18 and September 26.

New Zealand Test Squad

• Captain: Tim Southee
• Vice-Captain: Tom Latham
• Batters: Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Kane Williamson
• Wicketkeeper: Tom Blundell
• Spinners: Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips
• Fast Bowlers: Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Matt Henry